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May 23, 1897: Banjoist/guitarist Fred Guy born in Burkesville, GA.
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Banjoist/guitarist Fred Guy born in Burkesville, GA. - 1910
Clarinetist Artie Shaw born in New York City. - 1961
Saxophonist John Coltrane records "Greensleeves" with a large ensemble including trumpeters Booker Little, Freddie Hubbard and reedman Eric Dolphy.